Tax and accounting resources – Geneva & French-speaking Switzerland
Based in Geneva and active throughout French-speaking Switzerland, our teams also support clients in Switzerland and internationally. Below you will find a selection of practical documents and articles adapted to the Geneva, Romandy and federal regulatory context. These resources are provided for your convenience and do not constitute personalized advice. For a targeted analysis of your situation, contact our team.
Expert articles
SME Year-End Closing: Deadlines, Internal Controls, and Common Errors
Discover the essential steps for an effective year-end closing for your SME, focusing on regulatory deadlines, internal controls, and the most frequent mistakes to avoid.
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Read the articleSwiss SME chart of accounts: 2026 trends, analytical plan and Odoo management
2026 trends for the Swiss SME chart of accounts: structure, Swiss GAAP FER, digitalisation, examples of analytical plans, KPIs and flexible implementation in Odoo.
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Read the articleANobAG in Switzerland: requirements, steps and permits for foreign-employer staff (2026)
Practical guide for employees of a foreign employer in Switzerland: ANobAG definition, AVS registration, L/B/C permits, timelines, documents and indicative costs.
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Read the articleSME Accounting Closing: Checklist, Deadlines, Sensitive Entries and Quality Control
Discover a comprehensive guide to efficiently manage the annual accounting closing for SMEs: planning, handling sensitive entries (provisions, accruals), required documents and quality control strategy.
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Read the articleComprehensive Guide to Social Contributions in Switzerland for Employers (2026)
Discover all the obligations of Swiss employers regarding social contributions, cantonal rates, calculation methods, and available tools for simplified payroll management.
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Read the articleOdoo in Switzerland: Accounting Setup and Efficient VAT Management
Learn how to configure Odoo in Switzerland to optimize SME accounting and VAT management. Practical tips to avoid common mistakes and improve your business processes.
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Read the articleLiquidation of a company in switzerland: procedure, steps, deadlines and legal obligations (2025)
Comprehensive guide to the ordinary liquidation of a swiss company: detailed steps, deadlines, creditor notification, dissolution, and removal from the commercial register.
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Read the articleControl and optimization of supplier invoices for SMEs and freelancers in French-speaking Switzerland: common mistakes, practical tips, and effective processes (2026)
Discover how to efficiently structure the control and recording of supplier invoices, avoid common omissions, anticipate VAT recovery pitfalls, and implement a clear and automatable procedure adapted to SMEs and freelancers in 2026.
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Read the articlebankruptcy risks for directors: personal liability, duties and preventive measures (2025)
comprehensive guide to the personal liability of directors in the event of bankruptcy: legal duties, civil and criminal risks, preventive measures according to articles 725-726 co.
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Read the articleDomiciliation and Management of Companies in French-speaking Switzerland: 2026, Pitfalls to Avoid, Concrete Steps and Practical Advice for SMEs and Self-Employed
Discover how to succeed with the domiciliation and management of your company in French-speaking Switzerland in 2026. Practical advice, common mistakes to avoid, legal steps, tips by canton and industry, up-to-date rates and obligations. Article dedicated to SMEs, start-ups and self-employed.
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Read the articlecreating and registering a branch office in switzerland: requirements, cantonal register and documentation (2025)
comprehensive guide to establishing a branch office in switzerland: procedures, required documentation, registration with the cantonal commercial register, representation, and legal obligations.
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Read the articleSocial security contributions & salary certificates 2026 in French-speaking Switzerland: practical updates, pitfalls to avoid, and step-by-step guide for SMEs and the self-employed
Everything you need to know about the new payroll and social requirements in force from 2026: stricter formalities for the salary certificate, social contributions monitoring, examples, common errors, and an operational checklist for SMEs and self-employed workers.
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Read the articleHow to Write General Meeting Minutes in Switzerland: 2026 Rules, Common Errors, and Template for SMEs and Sole Proprietors
A step-by-step 2026 guide to writing and keeping AGM minutes (LLC, Ltd, Sàrl, associations) in compliance with Swiss law, avoiding common mistakes, including mandatory statements, and ensuring legal validity.
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Read the articleSocial contributions 2026 for self-employed and SMEs in Geneva and Vaud: monitoring, calculation, errors and pitfalls to avoid
Learn how to correctly manage, calculate and declare your social contributions in 2026 as a self-employed person or SME in Geneva and Vaud. Practical guide: updated rates, frequent errors, pitfalls to avoid and concrete examples.
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Read the articleTax Declarations for Sole Proprietors and SMEs in French-speaking Switzerland: Common Errors and Optimizations 2026 (Focus on Geneva and Vaud)
How can you avoid the most common mistakes in your 2026 tax declarations in Geneva and Vaud? This practical guide offers useful tips, frequent pitfalls, and actionable advice for sole proprietors and SMEs. Includes worked examples, updated rates according to the latest revision, and a step-by-step approach to legally optimize your tax situation according to your canton.
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Read the articleOptimizing Social Contributions in French-speaking Switzerland in 2026: Common Errors, Cantonal Rates, and Practical Advice for SMEs and Sole Proprietors
Learn how to avoid frequent mistakes in managing social contributions in French-speaking Switzerland, with practical advice, updated cantonal rates, and concrete help for SMEs and sole proprietors.
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Read the articleOptimize VAT declaration in French-speaking Switzerland in 2026: common mistakes to avoid, current rates and practical guides for SMEs and freelancers
Discover how to optimize your VAT declarations in French-speaking Switzerland with an overview of common mistakes, current rates, sector- and canton-specificities, and step-by-step procedures to avoid tax pitfalls. An actionable, useful guide for SME managers and freelancers.
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Read the articlePayroll management for SMEs and self-employed in French-speaking Switzerland: 6 common mistakes to avoid and practical optimizations (2026)
Discover the key mistakes to avoid in payroll management for SMEs and self-employed in French-speaking Switzerland, as well as concrete tips to optimize your social and administrative obligations. List and rates by canton, deadlines, illustrated examples, actionable solutions.
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Read the articleChanging Canton in Switzerland: Common Tax Mistakes and Legal Optimizations for SMEs & Self-Employed (2025)
A practical guide for SMEs and self-employed individuals on procedures and pitfalls to avoid during a business or tax domicile relocation between cantons, with concrete optimization tips and 2025 cantonal rates.
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Read the articleOptimizing Social Security Contributions in French-speaking Switzerland: Practical Guide for SMEs and the Self-Employed (2025)
Find out how to optimize your social security contributions in French-speaking Switzerland with practical tips, 2025 rates by canton and activity, pitfalls to avoid, and specific examples for SMEs and the self-employed.
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Read the articleTax Declarations in French-Speaking Switzerland: Common Mistakes, Pitfalls to Avoid, and Practical Advice for SMEs and Self-Employed (2025)
A comprehensive guide to successful tax declarations in 2025, avoiding the most frequent omissions, and optimizing the taxation of your SME or independent activity in French-speaking Switzerland. Tips, updated rates by canton, concrete examples, and official references.
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Read the articleMergers and Acquisitions in French-speaking Switzerland in 2025: Key Steps, Challenges and Opportunities for SMEs
In a changing economic environment, merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions are increasingly affecting SMEs in French-speaking Switzerland. This practical guide details each step of the process, the region's specific challenges, and strategies to make the most of them, while ensuring compliance and optimization for managers and entrepreneurs.
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Read the articleIntegrating Odoo ERP for SMEs in French-speaking Switzerland in 2025: practical advice, pitfalls to avoid and concrete solutions
Discover how to successfully integrate Odoo ERP within Geneva and French-speaking Swiss SMEs in 2025: best practices, feedback, key points to watch and practical tips to improve your company's administrative performance, compliance, and agility.
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Read the articleSuccessfully Outsourcing Payroll Management in French-speaking Switzerland: Risks, Guarantees, and Best Practices for SMEs in 2025
Payroll management has become a major challenge for SMEs in French-speaking Switzerland, faced with complex regulations (LPP, LAA, AC, swissdec) and increasing digitalization. Outsourcing this service can offer significant advantages but also involves risks. In this long-form article, Ark Fiduciaire outlines the key issues, steps, common pitfalls, and best practices for secure and efficient outsourcing, illustrated by real-life cases.
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